# Proposed AD 2001-NM-398-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-16-12
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 23, 2002, 67 FR 36119
- Comments due: June 24, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-12)
- Docket: 2001-NM-398-AD
- FR document: 02-12948
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c5/bf/c5bf3ae105393cfc8e722a2c4d8d7e9f468cb0c67303f5e278e8a265ec66bc77 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-05-23/pdf/02-12948.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/23/02-12948/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DCC327E2768E9BD286256BC200576324.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-398-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require revising the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual to ensure the flightcrew is advised of the proper procedures in the event of uncommanded movement of a spoiler during flight. Such uncommanded movement could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and consequent significant increased fuel consumption during flight, which could necessitate an in-flight turn-back or diversion to an unscheduled airport destination. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 23, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-12948, comments due Jun 24, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/23/02-12948/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)

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